ABolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario di Vaira
Diario di Vaira · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,42 € 20,22 €
BBolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio
Podere Sapio · €15 to €30
reliability high
26,52 € 33,85 €
The verdict
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio and Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario di Vaira neck and neck
7,8 versus 7,6: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario di Vaira if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,6) : Diario di Vaira estate named in the Bolgheri area, stainless steel fermentation and 12–18 months of aging in oak barrels.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,7) : Bolgheri Rosso DOC appellation and the Bolgheri area named, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese consistent with this coastal terroir.
- you care about sangiovese: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €17 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,1). No award or named guide for this Bolgheri Rosso DOC; the reputation of the Diario di Vaira estate is not documented.
Choose Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,1 vs 6,1) : Awards named: 2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 90 points Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator. No 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
- you care about petit Verdot: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,6). Podere Sapio named in Bolgheri; vinification (long maceration in steel tank) and 14 months ageing in French barriques and tonneaux. Organic not specified.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
The 7.8 score of Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio against 7.6 for Diario di Vaira doesn't tell the whole story, since the first relies on high reliability and named awards (2 bicchieri, 90 points Suckling), whereas the second has no distinction and average reliability. For a meal with friends or a hassle-free discovery, Diario di Vaira at €17 offers versatility at the table (8.1) and a flexible profile, while Podere Sapio, pricier at €27, justifies its price with solid recognition and 14 months of barrel aging, ideal if you want an award-winning and reliable wine. If your budget is tight or you're looking for everyday drinking, go for Diario di Vaira; for an occasion or a gift, Podere Sapio stands out, provided you accept that organic status isn't specified.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d…Bolgheri Rosso DOC appellation and the Bolgheri area named, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese consistent with this coastal terroir.
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Bolgheri DOC appellation named with zone and grape varieties (Cabernet 70 %, Merlot and Petit Verdot 15 %). Bordeaux grape varieties with little detailed link to the terroir.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d…No award or named guide for this Bolgheri Rosso DOC; the reputation of the Diario di Vaira estate is not documented.
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Awards named: 2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 90 points Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator. No 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d…At €17.42 (crossed-out price €20.22) for an undistinguished 2022 Bolgheri Rosso DOC, the price remains consistent with that appellation's rank.
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Price of €26.52 (struck through €33.85), consistent for an award-winning Bolgheri DOC aged 14 months in barrique. The displayed discount is an asset, without being exceptional.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d…Three pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices, balsamic note and serving at 16–18 °C: flexible use at the table.
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Detailed profile (blueberry, cherry, raspberry, plum, spicy finish), three precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and serving at 16-18 °C.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d…Diario di Vaira estate named in the Bolgheri area, stainless steel fermentation and 12–18 months of aging in oak barrels.
Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Podere Sapio named in Bolgheri; vinification (long maceration in steel tank) and 14 months ageing in French barriques and tonneaux. Organic not specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Diario d… | Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,42 € | 26,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,42 € | 26,52 € |
| Estate | Diario di Vaira | Podere Sapio |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2022 |
| Estate | Diario di Vaira | Podere Sapio |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes |
| Petit Verdot | not specified | Yes |
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